TORAIZ SP-16 TSP-16. Professional Sampler. Operating Instructions

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1 Professional Sampler TORAIZ SP-16 TSP-16 The Pioneer DJ site shown above offers FAQs, information on software, and various other types of information and services to allow you to use your product in greater comfort. Operating Instructions

2 Contents How to read this manual! Thank you for buying this Pioneer DJ product. Be sure to read this manual and the Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide) included with the unit. Both documents include important information that you should understand before using this product.! In this manual, names of screens and menus displayed on the product and on the computer screen, as well as names of buttons and terminals, etc., are indicated within brackets. (e.g.: [CUE] button, [Files] panel, [MIC1] terminal)! Please note that the screens and specifications of the software described in this manual as well as the external appearance and specifications of the hardware are currently under development and may differ from the final specifications.! Please note that depending on the operating system version, web browser settings, etc., operation may differ from the procedures described in this manual. System expansion When transferring samples from a PC When importing sound sources from a USB device When synchronizing with external devices Changing the settings (UTILITY) Setting preferences Setting the USER mode of the touch strip (TOUCH STRIP SETTING) About the auto standby function Adjusting the touch panel (TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION) Additional information Troubleshooting About the liquid crystal display Cleaning the touch display Signal flow About trademarks and registered trademarks Cautions on copyrights Before start Features... 3 What s in the box... 3 Usable media... 3 About the AC adapter... 4 Connections and part names Connections... 5 Part names and functions... 7 Project structure Operation Starting the system Loading a project Playing and stopping a pattern Changing the BPM Switching the pattern Switching the scene Changing the length of a pattern Loading a sample to a track Using the performance pads Using the step keys parameter adjustment knobs Using the touch strip function Using the analog filter Saving a project Quitting the system Overall map of graphical user interface screens Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) Track buttons Displayed contents Fixed display area Parameters (HOME) Managing project files (PROJECT) Adjusting the volume of each track (MIXER) Setting the output from each output terminal (OUTPUT SETTING) Creating tracks by arranging the created patterns (ARRANGER) Changing this unit s settings (UTILITY) Setting BPM and quantize (BPM/QUANTIZE) Managing scenes and patterns (SCENE MANAGER) Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) Module selection Track attribute switching button Setting the track attribute Sample track Through track En

3 Before start Features This unit is a standalone hardware sampler and sequencer that allows you to intuitively compose music with a varied range of expression. It functions as a new kind of musical instrument that can also be used for live performances and DJ performances, and since a wide range of musical expression is possible with this one unit, you can use it anywhere from a home studio to a stage. Step sequencer/modulator Large multicolored step input keys that can be tapped while looking at the sequence information on each track and the track colors combined with six rotary encoders linked to various parameters on the display screen allow you to modify the target sound for each step and create a new groove without stopping the sound. 7-inch large touch display The display unit is equipped with a full-color LCD touch display. The HOME screen to view the information on the sample sound source assigned to each track with colors linked to the pads, the TRACK MENU screen to quickly grasp how to play a sound source on each track and quickly access the parameters, and the BROWSE screen to quickly browse through sample sound sources allow you to access the desired sound without hesitation by the shortest route based on the production workflow. Performance pads The performance pad technology and know-how acquired through the development of Pioneer DJ s DDJ series controllers, coupled with the multicolored LEDs that can be tapped while looking at the track colors, and highly accurate velocity detection that transfers the feeling of fingertips to the sounds, have helped to refine the expression of playing as an illuminating musical instrument. Accurate synchronized play function with external devices and systems Clock synchronization with MIDI-compliant devices, as well as a BEAT SYNC function 1 (can be used if the firmware of the unit is updated to the latest version) in conjunction with PRO DJ LINK-compliant DJ systems, such as CDJ-2000NXS2 and XDJ-1000, enable synchronized play of tunes played by DJs with the unit at the beat and bar level. 1 Operates when tracks for which the beat has been analyzed with rekordbox TM are played by a compatible DJ system. Other features! Support for USB storage devices which are useful for adding sound sources and taking out projects! Pitch bend and note repeat functions, as well as touch strip which allows you to customize the operation parameters! 2 GB worth of sample sound sources (from Loopmasters) that allow you to produce and play music right away after purchase are available What s in the box! AC adapter! Power cord! USB cable! LAN cable! Warranty (for some regions) 1! Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide)! Software license notice 1 The warranty is included for European region only. For the Japanese region, the corresponding information is provided on the back cover of the Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide). For the North American region, the corresponding information is provided on the last page of both the English and French versions of the Operating Instructions (Quick Start Guide). Before start Real-time processing engine and large capacity memory A time stretch engine that runs for all 16 tracks in real-time, an amplifier envelope, effects, etc. are available, and sample sound sources can be assigned to tracks to suit applications such as loop, one shot, and SFX (effect sounds) and can easily be synchronized to the sequencer and played with high sound quality. In addition, 8 GB of flash memory is installed in the unit to allow you to create a library which allows for reliable use as a standalone device. Analog filter in collaboration with Dave Smith Instruments Collaboration with a legend in the synthesizer world, Dave Smith, has been realized. A discrete analog filter circuit used in the Dave Smith Prophet-6 is employed to create a rich sound expression like real musical instruments. Usable media This unit is compatible with USB mass storage class USB devices such as mobile flash memory and digital audio player. Supported file FAT16, FAT32 systems! Sample sound sources (wav and aiff with a sampling frequency of 44 khz) on a USB device can be used with this unit.! Depending on the USB device you are using, you may not achieve the expected performance.! There is no guarantee that all USB devices will operate on this unit. For more information, please refer to the Operating Instructions of this product published on the Pioneer DJ website. En 3

4 About the AC adapter Safety instructions To ensure your personal safety and to maximize the full operating potential of your unit, read and follow these safety instructions. Read & Retain Instructions Read all operating and user information provided with this product. Cleaning Use a damp cloth to clean the exterior housing. Avoid using any fluids including liquid, aerosol or alcohol-based cleaning products. Water or Moisture Avoid operating or locating this product near water or other sources of fluid. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall and be seriously damaged. Ventilation Do not block or cover this product in use. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation unless properly ventilated. Environment Avoid placing this product in a location with exposure to large quantities of dust, high temperatures, high humidity, or subject to excessive vibrations or shocks. Power Sources Operate this product only from the recommended power sources. If you are unsure of the power source, consult an authorized Pioneer representative. Power-Cord Protection When unplugging the unit, pull on the plug not on the cord. Do not handle the cord or plug with wet hands; doing so could cause an electric short or shock. Do not allow anything to pinch or rest on the power cord and do not place in a walkway. Power Turn OFF the system before installing this or any other hardware device. Overloading Avoid connecting too many devices to a single wall socket or power source as this can cause fires or short circuits. Object & Liquid Entry Never push inappropriate objects in to the device. Avoid spilling any liquids in to or on the outside of the drive. Servicing Opening or removing the cover exposes you to possible electrical shock or other danger. Contact a Pioneer authorized service representative for repairing this product (refer to the enclosed Service & Support Card). Damage Requiring Service Unplug the unit and refer servicing to qualified service personnel in the following situations:! When the power cord, plug, or chassis is damaged.! If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.! If the product has been exposed to rain or water.! If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and can require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.! When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service. If there are irregularities with the AC adapter or power plug, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. 4 En

5 Connections and part names Connections Be sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet whenever making or changing connections. Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed. Be sure to use the power cord, AC adapter, USB cable and LAN cable included with this product. Connecting the input/output terminals Rear panel PRO DJ LINK compatible DJ system External sequencer, etc. Computer Refer to the operating instructions for the component to be connected.! When using a LAN cable for connection, be sure to use either the LAN cable included with this product or an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable.! Do not disconnect the LAN cable when information is being shared using PRO DJ LINK. Audio I/F Powered speakers Headphones Connections and part names a b Synthesizer, etc. 1 Cord hook Hook the AC adapters power cord here.! The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter s power cord is disconnected from the unit during playback. Using the cord hook Hook the AC adapter s power cord onto the cord hook to fasten it in place. This prevents the power cord from being accidentally pulled, causing the plug to get disconnected from the terminal.! The sound will be interrupted if the AC adapter s power cord is disconnected from the unit during playback. 1 As shown on the diagram below, extend the tip of the power cord to approximately the center of the rear panel of this unit and hook the power cord onto the bottom side of the cord hook. 2 As shown on the diagram below, move the tip of the power cord back in the opposite direction past the top of the cord hook, and hook the power cord onto the top side of the cord hook. 3 Turn the tip of the power cord so that it is facing towards you, then turn it back to create a ring as shown in the diagram and insert it into the [DC IN] terminal of this unit. En 5

6 2 DC IN terminal Connect the DC plug of the included AC adapter.! Connect the power cord after all the connections between devices have been completed.! Be sure to use the included power cord. 3 u switch 4 LINK terminal Connect a PRO DJ LINK compatible device with the LAN cable (included). 5 DIN MIDI IN and DIN MIDI OUT/THRU terminals These are DIN type terminals. Connect another MIDI device. 6 USB-B terminal Connects to a computer.! A USB hub cannot be used.! To maintain the performance, connect this unit and computer directly using a USB cable compliant with USB INPUT terminals Connect a DJ player or other line level output device. When [L (MONO)] only is connected, the audio input to [L (MONO)] is also input to the [R]. 8 INPUT LEVEL control 9 OUT3-8/ASSIGNABLE OUT terminals a OUT1-2/MASTER/ASSIGNABLE OUT terminals b Kensington security slot c PHONES terminals Connect headphones here. Supports a stereo phone plug (ø 6.3 mm). Connecting USB devices Connect the USB device to the USB device insertion slot. Disconnecting USB devices 1 Press and hold the [USB STOP] button until the USB indicator stops flashing. Do not remove the USB device or turn Off the power of the unit while the USB indicator is flashing. The management data in the unit may get deleted. Also, the USB device may become unreadable. USB STOP button USB indicator 2 Disconnect the USB device. 6 En

7 Part names and functions Top panel u t a b c Connections and part names s r d e f q p n m l k g h i j o 1 MAIN OUT control Adjusts the volume of all outputs. Adjusts the audio level output from the [OUT1-2/MASTER/ ASSIGNABLE OUT] terminals, [OUT3-8/ASSIGNABLE OUT] terminals, and [PHONES] terminal. 2 DRIVE control Adjusts the drive amount of the analog filter. = Using the analog filter (p. 15 ) 3 OVER indicator Lights when audio with an excessive volume level is input. 4 LOW PASS CUTOFF control Adjusts the cutoff of the low-pass filter. = Using the analog filter (p. 15 ) 5 LOW PASS RESONANCE control Adjusts the resonance of the low-pass filter. = Using the analog filter (p. 15 ) 6 HIGH PASS CUTOFF control Adjusts the resonance of the high-pass filter. = Using the analog filter (p. 15 ) 7 ACTIVE button Turns the analog filter on or off. = Using the analog filter (p. 15 ) 8 USB STOP/WAKE UP button USB STOP: If this is pressed for at least 2 seconds, the USB device becomes able to be disconnected from the unit. = Disconnecting USB devices (p. 6 ) WAKE UP: Cancels the auto standby mode. = About the auto standby function (p. 44 ) 9 USB device insertion slot Load the USB device here. = Connecting USB devices (p. 6 ) a USB indicator It lights, flashes when this unit is communicating with the USB device. = Connecting USB devices (p. 6 ) b HOME button Displays the HOME screen on the touch display. c BACK button The screen moves back to the layer above. = Operation with hardware (p. 27 ) d Rotary selector Turning the rotary selector when selecting a project, track, setting item, etc. moves the focus. To enter the selection, press the rotary selector. e Touch display Displays various information. f Parameter adjustment knobs Adjusts the parameters corresponding to the parameter adjustment knobs. = Using the step keys parameter adjustment knobs (p. 14 ) g SCENE button Turns the scene switching mode on or off. = Switching the scene (p. 12 ) h PATTERN button Turns the pattern switching mode on or off. = Switching the pattern (p. 12 ) i Playback bar display indicators Displays the bar position of the pattern being played. j Bar selection keys Selects the bars to display for the 16 step keys. En 7

8 k d button Plays or pauses a pattern. = Playing and stopping a pattern (p. 11 ) l g button Stops a pattern. = Playing and stopping a pattern (p. 11 ) m k button Records a pad performance. = Recording a performance (dynamic recording) (p. 13 ) n SHIFT button When another button is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, a different function is called out. o 16-step keys When using with the pattern switching function = Switching the pattern (p. 12 ) When using with the scene switching function = Switching the scene (p. 12 ) When using with the step recording function = Programming triggers (step recording) (p. 14 ) When using with the step modulation function = Inputing parameter changes on a step level (step modulation) (p. 14 ) p Pad mode selection button Selects the operation mode of the performance pads. q Touch strip Adjusts the effect of each mode of the touch strip. = Using the touch strip function (p. 15 ) r Performance pads When using with the track switching function = Switching the track (TRACK mode) (p. 13 ) When using with the mute function = Muting a track (MUTE mode) (p. 13 ) When using with the sample performance function = Playing a sample sound (p. 13 ) When using with the slice performance function = Playing a slice performance (SLICE mode) (p. 13 ) When using with the scale performance function = Playing a scale performance (SCALE mode) (p. 13 ) s HOLD button Holds the effect of the touch strip. = Using the touch strip function (p. 15 ) t MODE indicator Displays the selected touch strip mode. = Using the touch strip function (p. 15 ) u MODE button Each press of this switches the touch strip mode. = Using the touch strip function (p. 15 ) Rear panel u switch Turns this unit s power on and off. = Starting the system (p. 11 ) 2 INPUT LEVEL control Adjusts the level of the audio input to the [INPUT] terminals. 8 En

9 Description of the touch display Connections and part names 1 Button with focus Tap to move the focus. Tapping twice switches to a screen to operate the corresponding item. 2 Button Switches screens and displays pop-ups. 7 3 Menu button Tap to switch menus. 4 Parameter display area Operating the parameter adjustment knobs below the display changes the values Touch object Touch to enable operation of the object. Sliding your finger while it is touching the object moves the object. 6 Button with indicator Tap to switch the function on or off. The button lights or flashes when the function is on. 7 Back button Tap to return to the screen of the level above. The same operation can be performed with the [BACK] button at the top right of the display. 8 8 List Turning the rotary selector on the right side of the display changes the list selection position. Also, pressing the rotary selector enters the list selection. Pressing the [BACK] button cancels the selection.! Nothing can be operated by touch operation. En 9

10 Project structure The data structure of this unit is as shown in the figure below. PROJECT TRACK 1 TRACK 2 TRACK 3 TRACK 4 TRACK 5 TRACK 6 TRACK 7 TRACK 8 TRACK 9 TRACK 10 TRACK 11 TRACK 12 TRACK 13 TRACK 14 TRACK 15 TRACK 16 SCENE PATTERN TRACK 1 Sequence TRACK 2Sequence TRACK 3Sequence TRACK 4Sequence TRACK 5Sequence TRACK 6Sequence TRACK 7Sequence TRACK 8Sequence TRACK 9Sequence TRACK 10Sequence TRACK 11Sequence TRACK 12Sequence TRACK 13Sequence TRACK 14Sequence TRACK 15Sequence TRACK 16Sequence ARRANGEMENT ROUTING PROJECT A project represents one work unit for the user. Each project stores 16 scenes, one arrangement, and output routing information. This unit allows multiple projects to be created as long as internal memory space is available. TRACK Tracks consist of sample players (sample tracks only), amplifier envelope (sample tracks only), insert effects, and sequences. Two track types exist: sample tracks and through tracks. A sample track is used when setting a sample in internal memory as a sound source. A through track is used when setting an external input as a sound source. Sound sources can thus be assigned like follows: a bass drum to track 1, a snare drum to track 2, and a synthesizer connected to an external input to track 3. SCENE Scenes store 16 patterns and information on the assignments to sample tracks. Since the samples to assign to tracks can be changed for each scene, the tune can be greatly changed by changing the scene. PATTERN A pattern combines the sequences to create in the 16 tracks and is one finished section of a performance. A pattern length can be set on a step level from a minimum of 4 steps to a maximum of 4 bars (64 steps). ARRANGEMENT An arrangement is created by the ARRANGER function which arranges and plays patterns in order. The playback count and BPM can be set individually for each pattern. Editing of an arrangement is performed in the ARRANGER screen, and you can duplicate, paste, delete, and listen to patterns. 10 En

11 Operation Starting the system 1 Make all the connections, then plug the power cord into a power outlet. = Connections (p. 5 ) 2 Press the [u] switch on the rear panel of the unit. This unit s indicators light up and the power turns on. 3 Turn the rotary selector to select a demo project and then press the rotary selector. A confirmation pop-up appears. Operation Loading a project The following explanations starts from the home screen. To go to the home screen, press the [HOME] button. 1 Tap [ PROJECT]. The PROJECT screen appears on the touch display. In the project screen, you can perform operations such as loading and saving projects. 4 Tap [OK]. Tap [OK] to load the project. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select [OPEN] and then press the rotary selector. The project list appears.! To return to a higher level, press the [BACK] button or tap [ BACK] on the touch display. Playing and stopping a pattern Press the [d] button. The current pattern of the demo project plays. The [d] button is lit in green during playback.! Pressing the [d] button during playback pauses playback.! Pressing the [g] button during playback stops playback while allowing reverberations and other sound to remain, and returns to the beginning of the pattern. Pressing the [g] button again stops all sounds including the reverberations. Changing the BPM 1 Tap [BPM/QUANTIZE]. The BPM/QUANTIZE pop-up appears. En 11

12 2 Set the BPM value. 2 Press a bar selection key. Set the length of the pattern on a bar level. The bar selection keys from bar selection key [1] to the pressed bar selection key light in blue.! Pressing the [PATTERN] button ends the pattern length setting mode. Loading a sample to a track 1 Tap the track to which you wish to load the sample and then tap again while selected. The track menu screen appears.! You can also go to the track menu screen by turning the rotary selector to select a track and then pressing the rotary selector. The BPM value can be set in the following two ways.! Tap [TAP] at least two times with a finger in time with the quarter notes. The average value of the interval at which [TAP] was tapped by a finger is set as the BPM.! Tap to select the BPM display area and then turn the rotary selector. The BPM value is changed. If the rotary selector is turned while pressing the [SHIFT] button, the BPM can be set in 0.1 increments. Switching the pattern 1 Press the [PATTERN] button. The unit enters the pattern switching mode and the [PATTERN] button lights in white. The 16-step keys are lit in the current scene color during pattern switching mode.! 16 patterns can be held in one scene. Each pattern is assigned to one of the 16-step keys.! All patterns with a sequence recorded are dimmed, all patterns without a sequence recorded are off, and the current scene is full lit. 2 Press a 16-step key with a sequence recorded. The pattern assigned to the pressed 16-step key plays.! Pattern switching timing will be in accordance with the PATTERN QUANTIZE setting value set in UTILITY.! The pressed 16-step key flashes during pattern switching.! Exit pattern switching mode by pressing [PATTERN] button. Switching the scene 1 Press the [SCENE] button. The unit enters the scene switching mode and the [SCENE] button lights in white. The 16 step keys are lit in the scene colors during scene switching mode.! 16 scenes can be held in one project. Each scene is assigned to one of the 16 step keys.! All patterns with a sequence recorded are dimmed, all patterns without a sequence recorded are off, and the current scene is full lit. 2 Press a 16-step key with a sequence recorded. The scene is selected, and the unit switches to the state for selecting a pattern in that scene.! For details on switching the pattern, refer to Switching the pattern.! Exit scene switching mode by pressing the [SCENE] button.! If the mode is exited without switching the pattern, the scene returns to the one selected immediately before. 2 Tap [BROWSE]. The browse screen appears. In the browse screen, you can search for samples and load samples to tracks.! You can also go to the browse screen by turning the rotary selector to select [BROWSE] and then pressing the rotary selector. 3 Tap [FILTER TYPE] and select [FOLDER]. The internal memory and USB device details are displayed in a tree on the right part of the touch display. Changing the length of a pattern 1 Press the [PATTERN] button while pressing the [SHIFT] button. The unit enters the pattern length setting mode and the [PATTERN] button lights in white. The 16 step keys are lit in white and the bar selection keys are lit in blue during pattern length setting mode.! A pattern length from a minimum of 8 steps to a maximum of 64 steps can be set. 12 En

13 4 Turn the rotary selector to select the sample you wish to load and then press the rotary selector. The sample is loaded to the track, and the name of the loaded sample is displayed at the top right of the screen.! Press the rotary selector when a folder is selected opens or closes the folder.! Turning the rotary selector while pressing the [SHIFT] button moves the focus on a folder basis (sample file lines are skipped). Using the performance pads Playing a sample sound 1 Press the [SLICE] button to turn the function off. The [SLICE] button is set to the off state. 2 Press the [SCALE] button to turn the function off. The [SCALE] button is set to the off state. 3 Hit the performance pads. The sample assigned to each performance pad plays. Muting a track (MUTE mode) The track corresponding to a performance pad can be muted by pressing the [MUTE] button. 1 Press the [MUTE] button. The [MUTE] button lights in white. 2 Press the performance pad corresponding to the track you wish to mute. The performance pad corresponding to the muted track turns off.! Mute can be set for multiple tracks at the same time.! To cancel mute, press the performance pad corresponding to the muted track again.! If a performance pad is pressed while pressing the [SHIFT] button, the corresponding tracks other than that are muted. Performing the same operation again cancels mute for all of them. 3 Press the [MUTE] button again. The [MUTE] button turns off and the mute mode ends. Playing a slice performance (SLICE mode) Sliced sample sounds corresponding to performance pads can be played by pressing the [SLICE] button. 1 Select the track that has the sample for which you wish to play a slice performance assigned. = Switching the track (TRACK mode) (p. 13 ) 2 Press the [SLICE] button. The [SLICE] button lights in white.! The sample is sliced equally into 16 slices and the slices are assigned in order to the performance pads. 3 Hit the performance pads. The sample assigned to each performance pad plays. 4 Press the [SLICE] button again. The [SLICE] button turns off and the slice performance mode ends. Operation Recording a performance (dynamic recording) 1 Press the [k] button. The [k] button lights in red and recording is enabled. 2 Press the [d] button. The [d] button lights in green and the sequence plays while recording is enabled. 3 Hit the performance pads to record triggers. A trigger is recorded at the timing that the pad is tapped. The step key to which the trigger was input lights or flashes in the track color. Using the operation modes of the performance pads Four operation mode types are available. Switching the track (TRACK mode) The track corresponding to a performance pad can be switched by pressing the [TRACK] button. 1 Press the [TRACK] button. The [TRACK] button lights in white. 2 Press the performance pad corresponding to the track to which you wish to switch. The track corresponding to the pressed performance pad is set as the current track. 3 Press the [TRACK] button again. The [TRACK] button turns off and the track selection mode ends. Playing a scale performance (SCALE mode) A samples of a scale corresponding to performance pads can be played by pressing the [SCALE] button. 1 Select the track that has the sample for which you wish to play a scale performance assigned. = Switching the track (TRACK mode) (p. 13 ) 2 Press the [SCALE] button. The [SCALE] button lights in white.! The sample ascends by each semitone on the chromatic scale, treating the bottom left performance pad as the keynote. 3 Hit the performance pads. The sample with the scale assigned to each performance pad plays. 4 Press the [SCALE] button again. The [SCALE] button turns off and the SCALE mode ends. En 13

14 Using the step keys parameter adjustment knobs Programming triggers (step recording) 1 Tap a track for step recording. The sequence of the selected track is indicated on the 16-step keys.! A track can also be selected by turning the rotary selector.! A track can also be selected by hitting a performance pad while the [TRACK] button is in the ON state. Inputing parameter changes on a step level (step modulation) 1 Tap the track which you wish to change and tap again to enter. The track menu screen appears.! You can also go to the track menu screen by turning the rotary selector to select a track and then pressing the rotary selector. 2 Press the 16-step keys to input triggers. The step keys corresponding to the programmed sequence lights in the track color. 2 Tap [PLAYBACK] and tap again in the selected state. The playback screen appears.! You can also go to the playback screen by turning the rotary selector to select [PLAYBACK] and then pressing the rotary selector. Changing track parameters 1 Press the [HOME] button. The HOME screen appears. 2 Select the track that has the sample for which you wish to change the parameters assigned. = Switching the track (TRACK mode) (p. 13 ) 3 Turn the parameter adjustment knobs. The parameter corresponding to each parameter adjustment knob changes. The parameter values are displayed at the bottom of the touch display.! Turn the parameter 1 adjustment knob (changes the volume). The volume of the track changes.! Turn the parameter 2 adjustment knob (changes the panning position). The panning position of the track changes.! Turn the parameter 3 adjustment knob (changes the pitch of the sound). The sound pitch of the track changes.! Turn the parameter 4 adjustment knob (sets the time stretch). The method of stretching a sample to synchronize the BPM is set.! Turn the parameter 5 adjustment knob (sets loop playback). Sample loop playback is switched.! Turn the parameter 6 adjustment knob (sets the sample playback method). The method of playing of a sample in response to a trigger is switched.! For details on the operation when each adjustment knob is turned, refer to Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) (p. 18 ). 3 Turn a parameter adjustment knob while pressing the 16-step key of the step for which you wish to change the parameter.! The name of a parameter target for step modulation is red. 14 En

15 Using the touch strip function Using PITCH 1 Press the [MODE] button to select [PITCH]. [PITCH] of the [MODE] indicators lights.! Each press of the [MODE] button changes the [MODE] indicator in the order of [PITCH] l [REPEAT] l [USER1] l [USER2] l and so on. 2 Press and hold down the performance pad that has the sample for which you wish to change the pitch assigned. The sample sound assigned to the performance pad plays. 3 Touch the touch strip to change the parameter. The pitch of the sample sound changes according to position touched on the touch strip. Also, the touch strip indicator of the position touched on the touch strip lights.! The range for changing the pitch using the touch strip is as follows. Very bottom: -2 semitones Very top: +2 semitones! Pressing a performance pad from the state of touching the touch strip also changes the pitch.! The effect using the touch strip only operates while you continue pressing a performance pad. It cannot be used in a sequence. Using REPEAT 1 Press the [MODE] button to select [REPEAT]. [REPEAT] of the [MODE] indicators lights.! Each press of the [MODE] button changes the [MODE] indicator in the order of [PITCH] l [REPEAT] l [USER1] l [USER2] l and so on. 2 Press and hold down the performance pad that has the sample you wish to repeatedly play assigned. The sample sound assigned to the performance pad plays. 3 Touch the touch strip to change the parameter. The sample sound plays repeatedly according to position touched on the touch strip. Also, the touch strip indicator of the position touched on the touch strip lights.! The range for the repeat interval using the touch strip is as follows. 1/4 beat (quarter note) l 1/8 beat (eight note) l 1/16 beat (sixteenth note) l 1/32 beat (thirty-second note)! Pressing a performance pad from the state of touching the touch strip also plays the sample sound repeatedly.! The effect using the touch strip only operates while you continue pressing a performance pad. It cannot be used in a sequence. 4 Change the force applied to the performance pad. The sample volume changes according to the increase or decrease in force applied to the performance pad. Pressing with a stronger force increases the volume and pressing with a weaker force decreases the volume. Using with USER setting 3 Press and hold down the performance pad that has the sample for which you wish to change the parameter assigned. The sample sound assigned to the performance pad plays. 4 Touch the touch strip to change the parameter. The sample sound changes according to position touched on the touch strip. Also, the touch strip indicator of the position touched on the touch strip lights.! Pressing a performance pad from the state of touching the touch strip also plays the sample sound repeatedly.! The effect using the touch strip only operates while you continue pressing a performance pad. It cannot be used in a sequence. Using HOLD 1 Press the [HOLD] button. The [HOLD] button lights. 2 Touch the touch strip. Hold is performed and the touch strip indicator lights at the position the touch strip was last touched.! If the mode is switched, hold is canceled and the [HOLD] button turns off. Using the analog filter Use the dials to sculpt your sound manipulating Drive, Cut Off and Resonance and add true analogue warmth and presence. 1 Press the [ACTIVE] button. The analog filter effect is enabled (activated). In the active state, the button is lit in red. 2 Turn the [LOW PASS CUTOFF] control. The low-pass filter s cutoff frequency changes.! Turning the control counterclockwise moves the cutoff frequency toward the lower frequencies, and turning it clockwise moves the cutoff frequency toward the higher frequencies. 3 Turn the [LOW PASS RESONANCE] control. The low-pass filter s resonance changes.! Turning the control counterclockwise reduces the resonance of sound in the vicinity of the cutoff frequency, and turning it increases the resonance. 4 Turn the [HIGH PASS CUTOFF] control. The high-pass filter s cutoff frequency changes.! Turning the control counterclockwise moves the cutoff frequency toward the lower frequencies, and turning it clockwise moves the cutoff frequency toward the higher frequencies. 5 Turn the [DRIVE] control. The analog filter s drive amount is adjusted.! Turning the control counterclockwise reduces the effect, and turning it clockwise increases the effect.! If the effect is made large, the output sound may be distorted. When that happens, the OVER indicator lights in amber so that you can know that a distortion effect is occurring due to the analog filter circuit. Operation 1 Press the [MODE] button to select [USER1] or [USER2]. [USER1] or [USER2] of the [MODE] indicators lights.! Each press of the [MODE] button changes the [MODE] indicator in the order of [PITCH] l [REPEAT] l [USER1] l [USER2] l and so on. 2 Set the parameters to be changed with [USER1] or [USER2]. Configure the settings of the parameters on the TOUCH STRIP SETTING (USER1) screen or TOUCH STRIP SETTING (USER2) screen. = Switching the track (TRACK mode) (p. 13 ) En 15

16 Saving a project 1 Tap [ PROJECT]. The PROJECT screen appears on the touch display. In the project screen, you can perform operations such as loading and saving projects. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select [SAVE] and then press the rotary selector. A saving window pops up. The progress is indicated by a progress bar in the pop-up screen.! When saving is completed, the pop-up windows disappears and the project screen appears.! To change the project name and then save the project, select [SAVE AS], enter a project name, and then save the project. Quitting the system Press the [u] switch on the rear panel of the unit.! Do not disconnect the USB device or turn off this unit s power while the USB indicator is lit or flashing. Doing so could delete this unit s management data and damage the USB device, making it impossible to read. 16 En

17 Overall map of graphical user interface screens HOME TRACK MENU BROWSE SAMPLING/ EDIT PROJECT TRACK SETTING MIXER PLAYBACK AMP ENVELOPE FX1 SEQUENCE MASTER/ SEND FX Overall map of graphical user interface screens ARRANGER OUTPUT SETTING UTILITY TOUCH STRIP SETTING POPUP BPM/ QUANTIZE SCENE MANAGER TOUCHPANEL CALIBLATION! HOME (p. 18 )! TRACK MENU (p. 30 )! PROJECT (p. 19 )! TRACK SETTING (p. 21 )! MIXER (p. 22 )! ARRANGER (p. 26 )! UTILITY (p. 42 )! BROWSE (p. 31 )! SAMPLING/EDIT (p. 33 )! PLAYBACK (p. 35 )! AMP ENVELOPE (p. 37 )! FX1 (p. 38 )! SEQUENCE (p. 40 )! MASTER/SEND FX (p. 25 )! OUTPUT SETTING (p. 23 )! TOUCH STRIP SETTING (p. 43 )! TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION (p. 44 )! BPM/QUANTIZE (p. 27 )! SCENE MANAGER (p. 27 ) En 17

18 Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) This screen serves as the base of all screens. It allows you to check the ACTIVE/MUTE assignment status of the performance pads and the status of each track. If the [MUTE] is performed by pad operation, the indicators in the area indicating the track number are all grayed out. Track attribute This indicates the attribute of the track that is set in the track menu.! The sound stops when the attribute is switched, so the switch is performed not in this screen but in the track menu of each track. SMPL: SAMPLE track Track buttons Track selection Selected state Unselected state This track plays a sample sound source. For details on the displayed content of a SAMPLE track, refer to Display of name of assigned sample. THRU: THROUGH track One of the tracks is always selected. Track 1 at the bottom left is selected by default. A track can be selected by tapping. Tapping the selected track again (or pressing the rotary selector) switches to the track menu screen. If you turn the rotary selector, the track selection position moves. Turn it clockwise to move the position in ascending order from track 1 to 16, and then from 16 back to 1. Turn it counterclockwise to move the position in the reverse direction.! For details on the content displayed in the track button, refer to Displayed contents. Displayed contents SAMPLE track An external input becomes the sound source, so the sample name disappears and the input source is displayed. TRIGGER MODE and LOOP This displays the state of how the assigned sound is played. The turning on and off of LOOP has an effect both during a pad performance and during a sequence performance, but TRIGGER MODE has an effect only during a pad performance.! In the case of GATE, the sample plays only while the pad is pressed.! In the case of One Shot, the sample is triggered the instant the performance pad is pressed, and plays only for the specified time. LOOP TRIGGER MODE OFF One Shot Display of name of assigned sample OFF GATE ON One Shot ON GATE If a sample is assigned to a track, the name of the assigned sample is displayed. If the sample name will not fit within the button, part of it is omitted and the omitted part is replaced with...! This can be switched with the parameter adjustment knobs at the bottom of the display. Status display of TIME STRETCH 18 En This can be switched between three statuses: OFF n RSMPL (Resample) n M.TMP (Master Tempo).

19 Fixed display area 1 2 RESAMPLE (RESMPL): Synchronizes the sample to the BPM, but changes the pitch (variable speed playback). This is suitable for a drum loop, etc. MASTER TEMPO (M.TMP): Synchronizes the sample to the BPM, but does not change the pitch (MASTER TEMPO playback). This is suitable for a melody loop, etc Screen information display Displays the name of the screen currently displayed. 2 Status display Displays the status of the connection with an external device or the status of a sequence. 3 Menu button Tap this to go to various screens. You can go to the following screens.! The indicator of the button for the displayed screen lights. : TRACK SETTING : MIXER : ARRANGER : UTILITY 4 4 TIME display Displays the current playback position. The display unit is [BAR:BEAT:STEP]. 5 SCENE/PATTERN button Opens the SCENE MANAGER pop-up. Displays the current scene number and pattern number. 6 BPM/QUANTIZE button Opens the BPM/QUANTIZE pop-up. Displays the current BPM value and QUANTIZE value. 7 PROJECT button Opens the project screen. A project can be created, loaded, saved, and deleted. Parameters (HOME) 3 7 The default varies depending on the analysis result of the sample. When 1SHOT sound source: OFF When LOOP sound source: MASTER TEMPO 5 LOOP Switches loop playback on/off. 6 TRIGGER MODE Switches the method of displaying a sample in response to a trigger. One Shot: When the performance pad is hit, the sample plays to the end. GATE: Plays the sample only while the performance pad is pressed. 7 MASTER level meter The MASTER level meter is displayed on the right side of the screen. When operating [VOLUME] of each track in the touch display, adjust the volume so that the peak becomes close to 0 db.! A peak hold display function is provided, and the detected maximum level position is displayed. After that, the indication disappears if an even larger signal is not detected within a certain period of time (about 500 ms). Managing project files (PROJECT) Operations such as configuration, loading, and saving can be performed on a project level. Creating a new project 1 Tap [ PROJECT]. The PROJECT screen appears on the touch display. In the project screen, you can perform operations such as loading and saving projects. Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) 2 Turn the rotary selector to select [CREATE NEW] and then press the rotary selector. A confirmation pop-up screen appears VOLUME Sets the volume of the track. 2 PAN Sets the panning position of the track. 3 PITCH Sets the sound pitch for during sample playback. 4 TIME STRETCH Sets the method of stretching a sample to synchronize the BPM. OFF: Plays the sample in its current state without synchronizing it to the BPM. This is suitable for one shot of a drum, etc.! If a new project is created without saving after an existing project has been changed, the unsaved project will be lost. En 19

20 3 Tap [OK]. A window will pop up asking you to name the project together with an on screen keyboard. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select [OPEN] and then press the rotary selector. The project list appears.! To return to a higher level, press the [BACK] button or tap [ BACK] on the touch display. 4 Enter the project name with the software keyboard and tap [CREATE]. A new project is created and the main screen appears. 3 Turn the rotary selector to select a demo project and then press the rotary selector. A confirmation pop-up appears.! When a USB device is inserted, any project in the USB device is also displayed in the same list. At that time, the USB mark is displayed on the right edge of the list. Opening a project An existing project can be opened. 1 Tap [ PROJECT]. The PROJECT screen appears on the touch display. In the project screen, you can perform operations such as loading and saving projects. 4 Tap [OK]. When [OK] is tapped, the project opens. 20 En

21 Saving a project 1 Tap [ PROJECT]. The PROJECT screen appears on the touch display. In the project screen, you can perform operations such as loading and saving projects. Deleting a project Turn the rotary selector to select [DELETE] and then press the rotary selector. An existing project can be deleted. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select [SAVE] and then press the rotary selector. A saving window pops up. The progress is indicated by a progress bar in the pop-up screen.! When saving is completed, the pop-up windows disappears and the project screen appears. Changing the settings of the entire track (TRACK SETTING) The settings of each pad can be configured. VELOCITY [VELOCITY] of a pad can be enabled or disabled. When this is ON, the playback volume of the sound source changes according to the strength that the pad is hit. When this is OFF, the sound source plays at a fixed volume which is dependent on [VELOCITY] set in [AMP ENVELOPE]. The default varies depending on the analysis result of the sample. Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME)! To change the project name and then save the project, select [SAVE AS], enter a project name, and then save the project.! If the [SAVE TO USB] button is tapped when a USB device is inserted, the project is saved to the USB device. When 1SHOT sound source: ON When loop sound source: OFF CHOKE Exclusive control between tracks can be set. Tracks set to the same CHOKE No. become unable to be played at the same time.! -- (none), [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], or [8] can be selected.! The default is -- (none). PAD COLOR The track color can be set to any of 16 colors. En 21

22 Adjusting the volume of each track (MIXER) The volume levels can be adjusted at the same time while looking at the volume levels, panning positions, and SEND amounts of multiple tracks. The selected track has a frame. Turning the rotary selector moves the frame to change the selected track. The frame moves between tracks 1 to 16, and the selected track is linked to the selection in the HOME screen. The following elements are inside the frames of tracks 1 to 16.! PAN position! SEND amount! Level meter! Volume fader position! Track number and track color The following elements are inside the SEND and MASTER tracks.! Level meter! Volume fader position Parameters (MIXER) The parameters of tracks 1 to 16 can be operated using [VOLUME], [PAN], and [SEND AMOUNT] at the bottom of the MIXER screen. When the numerical values of the parameters are set for each of the tracks, they can be reflected in the elements of the selected track as they are linked with these numerical values. Furthermore, [HEADPHONES], [SEND], and [MASTER] at the bottom of the MIXER screen are parameters that can operate the volume of the headphones, volume of the SEND tracks, and volume of the MASTER tracks.! When the rotary selector is turned to move the focus from track to track, the [VOLUME], [PAN], and [SEND AMOUNT] parameters change as they reflect the values set for each track. The [HEADPHONES], [SEND], and [MASTER] parameters are setting values which are common in the MIXER screen. Even when the focus is moved to another track by turning the rotary selector, they do not change VOLUME Sets the volume of the track. 2 PAN Sets the panning position of the track. 3 SEND AMOUNT Sets the send amount for SEND FX of the track. En 4 HEADPHONES Adjusts the volume of headphones. 5 SEND TRACK Adjusts the volume of the SEND tracks. 6 MASTER TRACK Adjusts the volume of the MASTER tracks.

23 Setting the output from each output terminal (OUTPUT SETTING) OUTPUT SETTING screen The output bus of each ASSIGNABLE OUT terminal, level, and output channel to send to the headphone terminal can be set ASSIGN MODE button [M + 6CH] mode: Outputs the master tracks from [OUT1-2], and also allows sending to the remaining six output terminals on an individual track level. [8CH] mode: Allows setting which of the eight output terminals to send tracks on an individual track level. 1 When the list pop-up appears, turn the rotary selector to select the mode. 2 Press the rotary selector to enter the selection. Parameters (OUTPUT SETTING) 2 HP CUE button Select which of the following to listen to with the headphones: [MASTER] (stereo) / [OUT1-2], [OUT3-4], [OUT5-6], [OUT7-8] (stereo), [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8] (monaural).! When [ASSIGN MODE] is [M + 6CH], [OUT1-2], [1], and [2] cannot be selected. 1 When the list pop-up appears, turn the rotary selector to select the output. 2 Press the rotary selector to enter the selection. The [VOLUME], [PAN], and [OUT ASSIGN] settings of each track and the headphones output level and master level can be set. When the parameter 3 adjustment knob is turned, the output destination setting changes, and the same information is displayed at the top of the MIXER screen.! In [M + 6CH] mode, the [--] display is the default. In this state, only the master tracks output from [OUT1-2]/[MASTER] are assigned. At this time, if, for example, [OUT3-4] are specified, the assignments of the master tracks are kept as is and the audio will be output to [OUT3-4]. This allows you to output the tracks before mixing individually from different outputs while outputting the master tracks from the main speakers. Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) [M + 6CH] mode example En 23

24 [8CH] mode example VOLUME Sets the volume of the track. 2 PAN Sets the panning position of the track. 3 OUT ASSIGN Sets the output destination of the track. 4 HEADPHONES Adjusts the volume of headphones. 5 MASTER TRACK Adjusts the volume of the MASTER tracks. Other information! The SEND FX/MASTER FX effects are applied only to the master tracks.! The SEND FX/MASTER FX effects are not applied to any of the following: [OUT1-2], [OUT3-4], [OUT5-6], [OUT7-8] (stereo), [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8] (monaural). 24 En

25 Setting the send effects (MASTER/SEND FX) Initial state SELECT FX The SEND FX selection screen is displayed as a pop-up by the tap operation. The focus is on the effect selected for the current mode, and the effects that cannot be selected for that mode are grayed out. Turn the rotary selector to move the focus, and then press the rotary selector to enter the selection. Alternatively, you can move the focus by tapping, and then enter the selection by tapping again. When the selection is entered, the list disappears and the selected effect enters the mounted state. [Delay] and [Reverb] are in a selectable state. Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) Parameters (MASTER/SEND FX) MASTER/SEND FX are not target for step modulation, so the parameter changes cannot be recorded. The last setting values from the last time of use are stored for the parameters (last memory specification). En 25

26 Creating tracks by arranging the created patterns (ARRANGER) ARRANGEMENT Play an arrangement. Each tap of the [ARRANGEMENT] button switches this ON/OFF. The default is OFF. ARRANGEMENT button on (ON): Plays and outputs the patterns created with the arranger. [ARRANGEMENT] button off (OFF): Plays and outputs the current pattern.! Pressing [SHIFT] + rotary selector when [ARRANGEMENT] is ON plays from the place with the focus. 2 COPY Copies a pattern. If the focus is moved to the row of the pattern setting you wish to copy while turning the rotary selector and then the [COPY] button is tapped, the pattern setting is copied to the clipboard. 3 PASTE Pastes a pattern. If the [PASTE] button is tapped, the copied pattern setting is inserted directly before the row with the focus.! Pasting is not performed by overwriting the row where the pattern is pasted but always inserts a row. 4 DELETE If the [DELETE] button is tapped, the row with the focus is deleted. 5 Arrangement display area No.: This is the arrangement row number. SCENE: This is the scene number. PATTERN: This is the pattern number. BPM: This is the BPM value which is set individually. 6 Playback position display The [d] mark is displayed at the place where the arrangement is playing. 7 Focus position Turn the rotary selector to move the focus up and down. If the rotary selector is pressed, the current pattern is inserted directly before the row with the focus. If the parameter adjustment knobs of parameters 1 to 4 are operated with END OF ARRANGEMENT at the very bottom, a row with a pattern set is added automatically. If the rotary selector is turned to move the focus, the [SCENE], [PATTERN], [REPEAT], and [BPM] at the bottom are switched to the setting values of the selected row.! Pressing [SHIFT] + pressing the rotary selector plays [ARRANGEMENT] from that row. Parameters (ARRANGER) SCENE Selects the scene. Turning the pattern 1 adjustment knob changes the scene number of the row with the focus. 2 PATTERN Selects the pattern. Turning the pattern 2 adjustment knob changes the pattern number of the row with the focus. 3 REPEAT Selects the number of times to play. Turning the pattern 3 adjustment knob changes the number of repeats of the row with the focus. 4 BPM Sets the BPM. Turning the pattern 4 adjustment knob changes the BPM of the row with the focus. When BPM is --, playback is with the BPM value set immediately before. 5 HEADPHONES Sets the volume of headphones. Turning the pattern 5 adjustment knob changes the HEADPHONES value. 6 MASTER Sets the master volume. Turning the pattern 6 adjustment knob changes the MASTER value. Changing this unit s settings (UTILITY) You can check various information such as the screen contrast, performance pad sensitivity, unit settings, firmware version, and internal memory free space. 26 En

27 Operation with hardware Rotary selector The focus can be moved by turning the rotary selector. Pressing the rotary selector enters or moves between the items and selection options. BACK button Pressing the [BACK] button closes the screen, etc. and returns to the previous screen. When the focus is on the selection option side, pressing the [BACK] button moves the focus to the item side. Pressing the rotary selector enters or moves between the items and selection options. Setting BPM and quantize (BPM/QUANTIZE) BPM setting, [NUDGE], [TAP], and other operations related to playing sequences can be performed TAP button Tapping this multiple times to match the beat sets the BPM value to match that interval. 2 BPM This is the current BPM value of the pattern. It can be changed by turning the rotary selector. Pressing [SHIFT] + turning the rotary selector changes the fractional value. 3 SWING The [SWING] value can be set. 4 NUDGE button The offset from a sound source for which a synchronized performance is being performed can be corrected manually by slightly advancing or delaying the BPM of the playing pattern. 5 QUANTIZE button Quantize values when a performance pad is hit during sequencer playback can be set. 4 5 Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) Managing scenes and patterns (SCENE MANAGER) Scenes and patterns can be copied and deleted in the graphical user interface. Each scene has its own unique color, and the patterns within a particular scene are also represented with the same color as the scene. The LEDs of the 16 step keys of the hardware also light in the same colors when the mode is switched to SCENE/PATTERN selection mode. Tapping the [5] button at the top right of the display or pressing the [BACK] button closes the screen. En 27

28 Selecting a scene and pattern Select the scene and pattern to set as the current ones. Turn the rotary selector to select a scene, and move the focus to the patterns by pressing the rotary selector. Then, turn the rotary selector to select a pattern and enter the pattern by pressing the rotary selector. The same operation can also be performed by tapping the buttons on the touch display. If the pattern is switched during playback, the switching timing will be in accordance with the PATTERN QUANTIZE setting value set in UTILITY.! If the screen is closed by touching the [5] button or pressing the [BACK] button without entering the pattern, the pattern will not be changed. Turn the rotary selector clockwise Press the rotary selector Scene and pattern states Button with focus on it This is the button on which the focus has been placed by tapping or turning the rotary selector. A white frame is displayed around the button. Focus No focus Current button This is the button that is currently set. The indicator at the top of the button is lit in white. The indicator flashes white for the button when waiting for the pattern to change during playback. Current Not current Button with a sequence recorded This is a scene button with at least one pattern recorded or a pattern button with a sequence recorded. The button is lit in the scene color. Recording No recording 28 En

29 Scene colors The colors set for the 16 scenes are shown in the figure below. COPY Tapping the [COPY] button copies the selected scene or pattern to the clipboard. If something is already copied to the clipboard, tapping the [COPY] button again overwrites the clipboard.! The scene or pattern that is copied has an indicator to indicate that it is copied. PASTE Tapping the [PASTE] button pastes the scene or pattern that was copied to the clipboard to the selected location. The button cannot be pressed if nothing is copied to the clipboard. In that case, the [PASTE] button is grayed out. Furthermore, the [PASTE] button can also not be tapped when the focus is on a pattern while a scene is in a copied state or vice versa. In that case too, the [PASTE] button is grayed out. DELETE A scene or pattern that has been selected by tapping can be deleted. A confirmation pop-up is displayed when deleting a scene or the pattern currently playing. Making overall settings, adjustments, and checks (HOME) En 29

30 Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) You can switch to the display of the selected track or each detailed setting screen. Module selection One of the buttons is selected. The [BROWSE] button is selected by default. The focus is displayed on the selected button. If you tap or turn the rotary selector, the button selection position moves.! When moving the button selection position by turning the rotary button, turn it clockwise to move the position in the ascending order from [BROWSE] to [SEQUENCE]. The position returns to [BROWSE] after [SEQUENCE]. Turn it counterclockwise to move the position in the reverse direction to clockwise.! When the focus is on any of [PLAYBACK] to [SEQUENCE], the parameters in the corresponding detailed setting screen can be operated with the parameter adjustment knobs. When the focus is on the [BROWSE] and [SAMPLING/EDIT] buttons, the parameters and parameter flags disappears This button group is arranged to make it easy for the user to visualize the flow of sound. Furthermore, the number and types of buttons displayed here depends on the track attribute. For details on track attributes, refer to Track attribute switching button on page PLAYBACK The PLAYBACK screen can be switched to by selecting with a tap and then tapping again. Alternatively, you can switch to the screen by selecting this with the rotary selector and then pressing the rotary selector. 2 AMP ENVELOPE The AMP ENVELOPE screen can be switched to by selecting with a tap and then tapping again. Alternatively, you can switch to the screen by selecting this with the rotary selector and then pressing the rotary selector. The icon of ENVELOPE set in the AMP ENVELOPE screen is displayed in a thumbnail in the button.! Even if the parameter in ENVELOPE is changed using step modulation, the thumbnail image does not change. 3 FX1 The FX screen can be switched to by selecting with a tap and then tapping again. Alternatively, you can switch to the screen by selecting this with the rotary selector and then pressing the rotary selector. The icon of FX set in the FX screen is displayed in a thumbnail in the button. En 4 SEQUENCE The SEQUENCE screen can be switched to by selecting with a tap and then tapping again. Alternatively, you can switch to the screen by selecting this with the rotary selector and then pressing the rotary selector. The status of the change of each step set in the SEQUENCE screen is displayed in a small window in the button.! The timing is changed for each step and a group is created in the SEQUENCE screen, but when these changes are set, any step with the timing direction changed is displayed offset from the scale indication. 5 BROWSE The BROWSE screen can be switched to by selecting with a tap and then tapping again. Alternatively, you can switch to the screen by selecting this with the rotary selector and then pressing the rotary selector. 6 SAMPLING/EDIT The SAMPLING/EDIT screen can be switched to by selecting with a tap and then tapping again. Alternatively, you can switch to the screen by selecting this with the rotary selector and then pressing the rotary selector.

31 About module display Module buttons are highlighted while a 16-step key of a step including modulated parameters is pressed. 1 The following is an example of when step modulation is performed for [PITCH] (in PLAYBACK) and [ATTACK] (in AMP ENVELOPE). 2 Press and hold a 16-step key of a step with a parameter modulated. 3 The module button is highlighted and the parameter name is enclosed with a frame while the button is held down. THRU INPUT MONITOR An external input can be assigned to a track to apply an effect. Adjust the [INPUT LEVEL] control on the rear panel of the unit and the volume of the source device while looking at INPUT MONITOR. At that time, if the [SOFT LIMIT] button (ON/OFF toggle operation) is pressed, the limiter input at the input stage is enabled to reduce unnecessary clipping. BYPASS The track can be output by bypassing [AMP ENVELOPE] and [FX]. The default is OFF. Setting the track attribute The track attribute can be set. Tapping the [TRACK TYPE] button toggles between [SAMPLE] and [THRU]. There are the following two types of TRACK TYPE. 1 SAMPLE TRACK 2 THRU TRACK Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) Track attribute switching button SAMPLE Sample track Selecting and loading a sample sound source (BROWSE) You can search for sound sources and assign them to tracks. This mode is for playing an audio sample or a sound source that has been sampled. If no sound source is assigned to a track, [----] is displayed in the sample name field. If the [BROWSE] or [SAMPLING/EDIT] button is pressed and a sample is assigned in the screen of the switching destination, the sound source becomes set for the track. If you wish to further adjust the sound source itself, press the [SAMPLING/EDIT] button to switch to the EDIT screen. Each of [PLAYBACK], [AMP ENVELOPE], [FX 1], and [SEQUENCE] is a button, and a thumbnail is displayed in a small windows in the button in accordance with values set in the screen of the switching destination. En 31

32 FILTER TYPE button Displays a list for selecting the filtering method during browsing. The display in the right column varies depending on the type selected here. FOLDER Filters samples by folder level. 1 Turn the rotary selector to move the focus. The focus can be moved on a folder bases by pressing [SHIFT] + turning the rotary selector. (The sample file lines are skipped over.) 2 Pressing the rotary selector when a folder is selected opens or closes the folder. 3 Select a sample file in a folder while turning the rotary selector. 4 Pressing the rotary selector when a sample file is selected assigns the selected sample to the current track. TEXT Displays a software keyboard so that you can search for a sound source with a character string. If you enter characters and then press the [GO] button, the search results are displayed. Only samples containing the entered character string are displayed in the list. A search is always performed within all folders. SORT Search results can be sorted in alphabetical ascending order and descending order. Each press of or switches between ascending order and descending order. 32 En

33 PREVIEW button Automatically begins a preview when a sample is selected during browsing. The preview status can be switched by tapping. When ON: When the rotary selector is turned to move the focus, a selected sample plays once only. When OFF: Even if the rotary selector is turned to move the focus, samples are not played.! The default is ON.! If a sample is selected when this is switched from OFF to ON, it plays once only. ASSIGNED SAMPLE button Tapping this jumps to the location of the sound source assigned to that track.! This is not displayed when [FILTER TYPE] is [TEXT]. Recording an external input sound and editing a source sound (SAMPLING/EDIT) An external or internal sound can be recorded, and the waveform of a sound source can be edited SOURCE Selects the target for sampling. The target can be selected from [LINE IN] and [RESAMPLE].! This cannot be operated during recording. 2 REC THRESHOLD If the input signal exceeds this value during recording standby, recording begins automatically.! This cannot be operated during recording.! The default is OFF.! OFF / -60 db to -20 db / PLAY 3 REC LENGTH Sets the length of time to continue recording from the start of recording. This is dependent on the BPM of the sequencer. When the specified length is reached, recording stops automatically.! This cannot be operated during recording.! The default is OFF. When OFF, recording stops automatically when 32 seconds are exceeded after the start of recording.! OFF / 1 to 4 (BAR level) 4 SELECTION START Sets the start point of the selection range.! This cannot be operated during recording. 5 SELECTION END Sets the end point of the selection range.! This cannot be operated during recording. 6 MONITOR LEVEL Adjusts the volume for when monitoring during recording and editing. This can be set from 0 to 127. The default is 100, which does not change the balance (track volume, panning, headphone balance, etc.) set with the mixer, etc. The relative volume can be adjusted from here.! This can also be operated during recording REC Starts input recording standby. Tapping this starts standby, and recording starts if the input signal exceeds [REC THRESHOLD].! When [REC THRESHOLD] is OFF, the state switches to recording (lit) the moment this is tapped. Not standby (off) Standing by (flashing) Recording (lit) If recording is performed in the state in which a sample is already assigned, the waveform is overwritten and the sample name at the top right becomes the [RECORDED TEMP.] indication. 8 SOFT LIMITER A limiter can be applied to the input sound.! The default is OFF. Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) En 33

34 9 EDIT Tapping this displays the EDIT list. a BAR Sets the length (number of bars) of the sample. The value of BAR varies depending on the value that is set here. b BPM Sets the BPM of the sample. The value of BPM varies depending on the value that is set here. SAVE CHANGES Saves the selected range as a sample. A pop-up with a name a consecutive number entered and a software keyboard appear to enable you to assign a name. The save destination is under TORAIZ/Samples/Saved/[Project name]. 1 CANCEL Close the pop-up screen without saving anything SAVE & REPLACE Assign a name to the edited audio file, save it as a sample file, and close the pop-up. In this case, the sample assigned to the track is replaced with the saved sample.! If you wish to use the editing results immediately, select [SAVE & REPLACE]. 3 SAVE Assign a name to the edited audio file, save it as a sample file, and close the pop-up. In this case, the sample assigned to the track remains.! If you wish to chop multiple samples from the same sample and then save them, select [SAVE]. 34 En

35 Setting the playback method of the sample sound source (PLAYBACK) The playback method of the sound source assigned to the track can be set PITCH Sets the sound pitch for during sample playback. The default is 0. The setting range varies depending on the TIME STRETCH mode.! When OFF: -24 to 0 to +24! RESMPL: [PITCH] is disabled, and depends on BPM.! M.TMP: -12 to 0 to START Sets the start point of the sample playback range. The unit varies depending on whether [GRID SNAP] is ON or OFF.! When GRID SNAP is ON: GRID number 1 to XXX (The default is 1.)! When GRID SNAP is OFF: Number of Sample (The default is 0.) 3 LOOP START When loop playback is ON, the loop start point can be set. This can be set only between [START] and [END]. The unit varies depending on whether [GRID SNAP] is ON or OFF.! When GRID SNAP is ON: GRID number 1 to XXX (The default is the same value as [START].)! When GRID SNAP is OFF: Number of Sample (The default is the same value as [START].) 4 LENGTH Sets the length of the sample playback range. The unit is the number of Sample. (The default is the same value as the length of the assigned sample.) 5 LOOP Switches sample loop playback.! When ON: When the playback position reaches [END], playback starts again from the position of [LOOP START] set in the same screen.! When OFF: When the playback position reaches [END], playback ends at the same time. Waveform display area Display range The waveform can be enlarged or reduced by turning the rotary selector. Furthermore, the waveform can be enlarged or reduced vertically by pressing [SHIFT] + turning the rotary selector. When the waveform is expanded or reduced in the time axis direction, it is expanded or reduced with the position of one of START/LOOP START/ END described later as the center SLICE GRID SLICE GRID is visible on the background. 2 START/END POINT The range that is played when a performance pad is hit can be set. 3 Playback position Displays the current playback position. 4 LOOP START POINT The range that is played repeatedly when TRIGGER MODE of the track is [LOOP One Shot] or [LOOP GATE] can be set. The loop range is highlighted. 5 START/LOOP START/END cursors When [GRID SNAP] is ON, the range snaps to the GRID. The playback range can be finely set with the parameter adjustment knobs. 5 Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) Press SHIFT En 35

36 Overall waveform display area Displays the overall waveform of the assigned sample. The playback range is enclosed in a frame and the loop range is highlighted. GRID SNAP button When [GRID SNAP] is enabled, the position of [START], [END], etc. can be set using the GRID position unit specified in [SET SLICE]. When [GRID SNAP] is OFF, the GRID appears thin. When the area is zoomed in and tapped, the display position jumps to the tapped place. 1 Turn the rotary selector to zoom in. The waveform is enlarged. When [GRID SNAP] is ON, the GRID appears thick. 2 Tap the left side of the overall waveform (red part). REVERSE button Reverse playback can be switched. When this is ON, the playback direction becomes reverse. Tap [REVERSE]. Reverse playback is performed. The display range moves. 36 En

37 Adjusting the change in volume for sample sound source playback (AMP ENVELOPE) The change in volume can be set for a sample that is played when a performance pad is hit, a sequence is played, or a trigger received VELOCITY Sets the maximum value of the sample playback volume ATTACK Sets the time from when an on trigger is received to when the volume level becomes the maximum (HOLD is reached). The default is 0. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum value is 32 seconds. Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) 3 HOLD Sets the time from when an on trigger is received to when the volume begins to be attenuated (RELEASE is reached). The default is [INFINITY]. En 37

38 4 RELEASE Sets the time from when HOLD is passed to when the volume level becomes 0. The minimum value is 0. The maximum value is 127. When the parameter 4 adjustment knob is turned clockwise even further from the maximum value, the value becomes [INFINITY]. The default is 0. 5 TRIGGER MODE How the envelope operates in response to a trigger can be set. This can be selected from the two options [One Shot] and [GATE]. One Shot: [A] l [H] l [R] are passed with the on trigger, regardless of the length of time that the performance pad is pressed. GATE: [A] l [H] l [R] are passed while the performance pad is pressed. When [H] is [INFINITY], moves to [R] with the off trigger. This is suitable for synthesizer sound and other sound that is sustained. 6 SETTING The AMP ENVELOPE settings can be changed. [Attack Curve]: The curve of ATTACK can be changed. It can be switched to [Linear] or [Curve]. [Release Curve]: The curve of RELEASE can be changed. It can be switched to [Linear] or [Curve]. 7 SYNC Whether or not to link the operation of ENVELOPE with the BPM can be set. The default is OFF. Applying effects to tracks (FX1) Effects can be inserted in tracks. SELECT FX button Tapping the [SELECT FX] button displays the FX list. Turn the rotary to select and then press the rotary selector to enter the selection. 38 En

39 Effect display panel This is a panel for visualizing the replacement of the DAW plugin. The controls of each FX are displayed in this panel. 1 1 ON/OFF button This operates with the same rules as a normal mode selector switch. When, for example, BPM synchronization is turned ON/OFF, the track specific parameters are switched. It is lit in the ON state. About included FX For the included FX and their parameters, refer to Display of name of assigned sample on page 18. Parameters (AMP ENVELOPE) The parameters of INSERT FX can be recorded because they are all step modulation targets. FX icon list CHORUS FLANGER DELAY REVERB Adjusting track parameters (TRACK MENU) En 39

40 Adjusting various trigger sequences (SEQUENCE) The trigger sequence of each track can be offset and otherwise adjusted with a smaller unit than steps Trigger type selection buttons Selects the type of triggers to input. The default is [FULL]. 7 BAR button This is linked to the bar selection button and the bar to display can be selected. Furthermore, the indicator of the currently displayed bar is combined. 1 Full trigger (FULL) SAMPLE, ENVELOPE, and all modulated parameters are triggered. 2 Half trigger (HALF) ENVELOPE and modulated parameters are triggered. 3 Parameter trigger (PARAM) Only modulated parameters are triggered. 2 OFF SET A trigger can be finely adjusted forward or backward. It can be adjusted up to ±1 step (indicating line directly below adjacent step). Move the trigger position [b] in the graphical user interface a very small amount by manipulating this parameter.! The default is 0. 3 RETRIGGER CNT Set the number of times to input triggers repeatedly over a short period.! The default is 1.! When [RETRIGGER CNT] is two or more, the [b] mark on the screen is changed to the mark for indicating repeated input (two [b] arranged vertically). 4 RETRIGGER SPD Sets the speed for re-triggering.! The default is 1/4 (step).! When [RETRIGGER CNT] is two or more, the [b] mark on the screen is changed to the mark for indicating repeated input (two [b] arranged vertically). 5 SHIFT An input trigger can be offset on a step level (circle shift) within the range set in [SHIFT AREA]. 6 SHIFT AREA Sets the range to apply [SHIFT]. This can be selected from the two types [BAR] and [ALL].! Specify the operation target step with the hardware buttons. When no step has been specified, all steps become targets. For example, all steps are uniformly offset in the case of an offset. When an individual step is selected by pressing a step key, the corresponding vertically long [g] and [b] in the graphical user interface flash. Through track The [LINE IN] external input can be assigned to a track to apply an effect. Select the input source with the parameter adjustment knobs below the display and adjust [INPUT LEVEL] on the rear of the unit or the volume level of the source device while looking at the [INPUT MONITOR]. At that time, if the [SOFT LIMIT] button (ON/OFF toggle operation) is pressed, the analog limiter input at the input stage is enabled to reduce unnecessary clipping. 40 En

41 System expansion When transferring samples from a PC Connect the USB port on this unit to a computer and switch to [USB MASS STORAGE MODE] in [UTILITY]. The built-in flash memory of this unit becomes able to be operated from the computer.! When disconnecting the connection, perform the disconnect operation from the computer and then disconnect the connection as described in the pop-up menu.! Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the power of this unit during communication with the computer. The data managed on this unit may be deleted. Computer When importing sound sources from a USB device When a USB device is inserted into this unit, the [TORAIZ] folder is created automatically. Only sound sources placed in the [Samples] folder in this [TORAIZ] folder can be read by the BROWSE function (p. 31 ). USB devices USB cable System expansion When synchronizing with external devices MIDI cable LAN cable Audio cable Audio cable Synthesizer, etc. PRO DJ LINK compatible DJ system En 41

42 Changing the settings (UTILITY) If you tap, the UTILITY screen appears so that you can configure various settings of this unit. Setting preferences 1 Tap [ UTILITY]. The UTILITY screen appears.! The UTILITY screen can be displayed with the [SHIFT] button + [HOME] button. 2 Turn the rotary selector to select the item you wish to set. The focus moves. 3 Press the rotary selector to enter the setting value change state. The focus moves to the setting value. 4 Turn the rotary selector to change the setting value. 5 Press the rotary selector to enter the setting value. The focus moves to the setting item.! If the [BACK] button is pressed during the process, the setting value will not be changed. Options settings Setting ranges Descriptions Configure the settings of touch strip mode TOUCH STRIP SETTING (USER1) - [USER1]. = Setting the USER mode of the touch strip (TOUCH STRIP SETTING) (p. 43 ) TOUCH STRIP SETTING (USER2) - Configure the settings of touch strip mode [USER2]. = Setting the USER mode of the touch strip (TOUCH STRIP SETTING) (p. 43 ) PAD CURVE Hard 3 to Linear* to Soft 3 Set the volume curve characteristics (velocity curve) in response to the strength that a pad is pressed. PAD THRESHOLD 1 to 16 Set the strength at which to press a pad to start outputting sound. PAD SENCITIVITY 1 to 16 Set the strength at which to press a pad to output at the maximum volume level. Set the switching method for when the pad mode PAD MODE SELECT RESPONSE IMMEDIATELY*, OVER 1sec. GLOBAL SETTING selection button is pressed. PATTERN QUANTIZE STEP, BAR, PATTERN* Set the timing for switching when a pattern is switched. SYNC INTERNAL w/usb MIDI OUT*, INTERNAL w/din MIDI OUT, USB MIDI, PRO DJ LINK Set the path for SYNCing with this unit. LCD BRIGHTNESS 1, 2, 3*, 4, 5 Set the brightness of the touch display. SCREEN SAVER OFF, ON* When this is set to [ON], the screen saver starts if the stopped state, paused state, or the state of no operation being performed continues for at least 5 minutes. AUTO STANDBY OFF, ON* = About the auto standby function (p. 44 ) USB MASS STORAGE MODE - = When transferring samples from a PC (p. 41 ) TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION - = Adjusting the touch panel (TOUCH PANEL CALIBRATION) (p. 44 ) INFORMATIONS! *: Setting upon purchase CHARACTER PRIORITY Default*, Chinese(simplified characters), Chinese(traditional characters), Korean Set the display language to which to give priority on this unit. Version No. - Displays this unit s software version. DISK SPACE - Displays the amount of free space in the built-in flash memory of this unit. 42 En

43 Setting the USER mode of the touch strip (TOUCH STRIP SETTING) Assign the parameters to operate with USER1 and USER2 of the touch strip. When the touch strip is touched, the parameters change in accordance with the custom set values.! Up to eight parameters can be assigned. Initial state If the rotary selector is turned, the focus moves and the assignment place can be selected. Customizing The [BOTTOM VALUE] value for the bottom and the [TOP VALUE] value for the top of the touch strip can be set using the parameter adjustment knobs. The setting value for each assigned parameter can be set, and the value of the place with the focus on it is displayed. Assigning If the rotary selector is pressed, a parameter selection pop-up appears. Deleting If the [DELETE] button is tapped while the focus is on a parameter to be deleted, the confirmation dialog box appears. Changing the settings (UTILITY) If the parameter to assign is selected with the rotary selector and then the rotary selector is pressed, the parameter is assigned. The assigned parameter is displayed. If [OK] is tapped, the assignment is deleted. When this procedure is repeated in the same way to assign multiple parameters, the parameter names are added to the list. En 43